Jesse Kirsch

2 weeks ago | nbcnews.com | Jesse Kirsch

May 19, 2025, 8:55 PM EDTMIAMI BEACH, Fla. — South Beach has long been known for its Art Deco pastels and neon nightlife. But it’s also home to something else: a bustling coral reef just hundreds of feet offshore. Soon, that natural reef is expected to be along the path of a roughly seven-mile public art installation, called The Reefline, which will be part sculpture park and part snorkeling trail celebrating and supporting marine life.

1 month ago | nbcnews.com | Jesse Kirsch |Owen Skornik Hayes

MIRAMAR, Fla. — The homestretch of a track is a familiar place for American sprint legend Michael Johnson. That’s where he broke nine world records. And at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, it was where he pulled away from the competition for two of his four Olympic golds. Now, near Miami, he can reflect on his new mission: creating a first-of-its-kind professional league for Olympic track stars. “I’m able to, every now and then, just step back and go, ‘Yeah, this looks really good.

1 month ago | nbcnews.com | Jesse Kirsch |Dennis Romero

A sleek, 63-foot yacht that nearly sank off Miami Beach on Saturday was packed with social media influencers and had 32 people on board when it started taking on water, officials said. The U.S. Coast Guard said the boat started taking on water near Monument Island in Biscayne Bay on Saturday afternoon, prompting a search-and-rescue response from its Sector Miami unit. All 32 people on board were rescued or evacuated without any reported injuries, Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Strasburg said.

1 month ago | nbcnews.com | Jesse Kirsch

DALLAS — If you board a plane with flight attendant John McKay, you’re likely going to be offered much more than a bag of pretzels. That’s because in addition to his carry-on, the Las Vegas-based Southwest Airlines employee packs a journal that really belongs to his passengers. Sometimes McKay makes an announcement, other times he says he’ll just hand the journal to a passenger who seems like a good fit. There are no instructions or rules for what happens next. Passengers add whatever comes to mind.

1 month ago | nbcnews.com | Jesse Kirsch

LAFAYETTE, La. — Like so many college football standouts, Jack Bech will be watching and waiting this weekend, hoping to hear his name called at the 2025 NFL draft. The TCU wide receiver will be tuning in from his high school in Lafayette, Louisiana, surrounded by family and friends. But his biggest fan will be missing. Follow along for live coverage of Round 1 of the NFL draft. On New Year’s Day, a terrorist barreled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans.